Cloud Network Infrastructure Specialist

Job Title: Principal Network Development EngineerThis is a key leadership role within our Network Development team. As a Principal Network Development Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and support of our cloud-based network infrastructure.Our ideal candidate has extensive experience in network development, including IP based ISP, Webscale, on-prem Datacenter and cloud-provider network environments. They will have a strong background in multiple network operating systems, including Cisco IOS/NX-OS, and TMOS. Additionally, they will have advanced level knowledge of internet routing protocols and concepts, including TCP/IP, BGP, iBGP, EGP, MPLS, IS-IS, OSPF, Anycast, RHI, & Route reflection.The successful candidate will also have experience with automation and DevOps type optimization, including proficiency in Python, Ansible, Chef, Docker, TerraForm, Perl, JavaScript, JSON, REST, iControl, Bash, Yaml, XML, and iControlRest. They will be able to develop methods to capture metrics that show service health, create and use pre-defined work instructions to safely deliver on change requests to the production environment, plan and execute changes to the network as needed, and develop and maintain scripts and tools in Python or other languages to efficiently perform various changes to the network.Key Responsibilities:Develop methods to capture metrics that show service healthCreate and use pre-defined work instructions to safely deliver on change requests to the production environmentPlan and execute changes to the network as neededDevelop and maintain scripts and tools in Python or other languages to efficiently perform various changes to the networkAutomate manual processes using API's and Python or other object oriented languagesParticipate in weekly on-call rotation, and occasionally on weekend coverage as a member of a globally distributed on-call teamCreate Postmortems and documentation of corrective actions to prevent the reoccurrence of incidentsImplement, Maintain & Support Cloud based Network SaaS components according to associated SLAs/OLAsCollaborate with peers and lead automation and innovation workshops for members of the extended organizationActive monitoring of the production environment to proactively address issues that could affect Oracle's services in partnership with the Oracle Global Operations CenterRequired Skills and Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in technology related field or equivalent practical & demonstrated experience6+ years professional experience in supporting carrier grade, IP based ISP, Webscale, on-prem Datacenter and cloud-provider network environmentsDemonstrated progressive increase in role specific responsibilities and associated complexitiesAdvanced level knowledge of multiple network operating systems including Cisco IOS/NX-OS, and TMOSOperational experience with internet routing protocols and concepts, including but not limited to TCP/IP, BGP, iBGP, EGP, MPLS, IS-IS, OSPF, Anycast, RHI, & Route reflectionAdvanced level automation and DevOps type optimization experience including proficiency in a combination of Python, Ansible, Chef, Docker, TerraForm, Perl, JavaScript, JSON, REST, iControl, Bash, Yaml, XML, and iControlRestAdvanced level knowledge of multiple Firewall technologies, including but not limited to Cisco ASA, Palo AltoAdvanced level knowledge of Layer 4-7 protocols including TCP, UDP, AH, ESP, SMB, RCP, TLS, SSL, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, SNMP, SMTP, and SSHAdvanced level experience in cloud environment support of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, & LBaaS offeringsAdvanced level experience in capacity management, traffic engineering, and performance optimizationAdditional Preferred Skills and Experience:5 + years of experience performing peering, network design, customer turnup, provisioning, migration, and decommissioning1-2 + years Cloud based Network service design and managementExperience with Oracle Database, SQL Server, MySQL, or PLSQLExperience in Traffic Management and Load balancing technologiesExperience supporting DNS infrastructure servicesExperience operating in a Linux/Unix environment3+ Experience translating and managing the Incident to Problem Management workflow through a combination of process automation, defect cataloging, data warehousing, reporting and analytics.Practical experience with Apex, Oracle BI, Grafana, or Power BI for system analytics and reportingExperience with network system change management and release management programs.Performance Metrics:The ability to define and measure performance of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), KPIs, Operational Level Agreements (OLAs), and Service Level Agreements (SLA) is crucial for this role.